Made in Delhi, Worn Around the World: How Corset Vogue Grew from a Setback


Some of the most interesting brands are born in difficult moments. Corset Vogue is one of them.Its story begins not in a boardroom, but with a corset designer named Ravinder Singh who suddenly found himself out of work, in an industry where jobs were almost impossible to find.
A Rare Skill in a Small Industry
Corset making is a specialised craft. It takes precise pattern work, the right materials and a deep understanding of how structure meets the body. Ravinder had built that knowledge over years as a corset designer.
The problem was that India had very few corset manufacturers. When he lost his job, there was simply nowhere else to take his skills. The industry was too small to absorb him.
So he stopped looking for a place in it and decided to make one.
The First Machine
In 2021, Ravinder started Corset Vogue in Delhi with one second-hand sewing machine. It was a modest start, but it was enough to make the kind of corsets he believed in: steel boned, carefully shaped and built to last.
Word spread through customers who loved the fit. The collection grew to include steampunk corsets with a Victorian, industrial feel, gothic corsets for lovers of dark fashion, versatile underbust corsets, bold overbust corsets and elegant corset dresses.
Crossing Borders
As the quality became known, a new kind of customer arrived: international brands.
Today, Corset Vogue manufactures and exports corsets for international brands. Designs made in Delhi now travel to customers in other countries under other labels. For a business that began with one used machine, that is a remarkable step, and proof that specialist craftsmanship from India can compete anywhere.
Making Room for the Next Generation
Growing bigger did not make Corset Vogue forget where it came from. The brand saw how hard it was for small boutiques, resellers and new labels to work with manufacturers who demanded huge orders.
So Corset Vogue keeps its minimum order quantity at just 20 pieces, with very reasonable prices. Whether it is a brand abroad testing a new line or a boutique in India adding corsets for the first time, the door is open to start small.
It is the same principle Ravinder built his own business on: take the first practical step, and grow from there.
What Comes Next
Corset Vogue now runs on three tracks: its own online store for customers across India, wholesale for resellers and boutiques, and manufacturing and export for international brands. The goal ahead is to take the Corset Vogue name itself to corset lovers worldwide.
Connect with Corset Vogue
For manufacturing, export or wholesale enquiries, visit the wholesale page or email the collection at www.corsetvogue.com and follow the journey on Instagram Vogue: Sculpt Your Silhouette.
 

Made in Delhi, Worn Around the World: How Corset Vogue Grew from a Setback


Some of the most interesting brands are born in difficult moments. Corset Vogue is one of them.Its story begins not in a boardroom, but with a corset designer named Ravinder Singh who suddenly found himself out of work, in an industry where jobs were almost impossible to find.
A Rare Skill in a Small Industry
Corset making is a specialised craft. It takes precise pattern work, the right materials and a deep understanding of how structure meets the body. Ravinder had built that knowledge over years as a corset designer.
The problem was that India had very few corset manufacturers. When he lost his job, there was simply nowhere else to take his skills. The industry was too small to absorb him.
So he stopped looking for a place in it and decided to make one.
The First Machine
In 2021, Ravinder started Corset Vogue in Delhi with one second-hand sewing machine. It was a modest start, but it was enough to make the kind of corsets he believed in: steel boned, carefully shaped and built to last.
Word spread through customers who loved the fit. The collection grew to include steampunk corsets with a Victorian, industrial feel, gothic corsets for lovers of dark fashion, versatile underbust corsets, bold overbust corsets and elegant corset dresses.
Crossing Borders
As the quality became known, a new kind of customer arrived: international brands.
Today, Corset Vogue manufactures and exports corsets for international brands. Designs made in Delhi now travel to customers in other countries under other labels. For a business that began with one used machine, that is a remarkable step, and proof that specialist craftsmanship from India can compete anywhere.
Making Room for the Next Generation
Growing bigger did not make Corset Vogue forget where it came from. The brand saw how hard it was for small boutiques, resellers and new labels to work with manufacturers who demanded huge orders.
So Corset Vogue keeps its minimum order quantity at just 20 pieces, with very reasonable prices. Whether it is a brand abroad testing a new line or a boutique in India adding corsets for the first time, the door is open to start small.
It is the same principle Ravinder built his own business on: take the first practical step, and grow from there.
What Comes Next
Corset Vogue now runs on three tracks: its own online store for customers across India, wholesale for resellers and boutiques, and manufacturing and export for international brands. The goal ahead is to take the Corset Vogue name itself to corset lovers worldwide.
Connect with Corset Vogue
For manufacturing, export or wholesale enquiries, visit the wholesale page or email the collection at www.corsetvogue.com and follow the journey on Instagram Vogue: Sculpt Your Silhouette.
 

Made in Delhi, Worn Around the World: How Corset Vogue Grew from a Setback


Some of the most interesting brands are born in difficult moments. Corset Vogue is one of them.Its story begins not in a boardroom, but with a corset designer named Ravinder Singh who suddenly found himself out of work, in an industry where jobs were almost impossible to find.
A Rare Skill in a Small Industry
Corset making is a specialised craft. It takes precise pattern work, the right materials and a deep understanding of how structure meets the body. Ravinder had built that knowledge over years as a corset designer.
The problem was that India had very few corset manufacturers. When he lost his job, there was simply nowhere else to take his skills. The industry was too small to absorb him.
So he stopped looking for a place in it and decided to make one.
The First Machine
In 2021, Ravinder started Corset Vogue in Delhi with one second-hand sewing machine. It was a modest start, but it was enough to make the kind of corsets he believed in: steel boned, carefully shaped and built to last.
Word spread through customers who loved the fit. The collection grew to include steampunk corsets with a Victorian, industrial feel, gothic corsets for lovers of dark fashion, versatile underbust corsets, bold overbust corsets and elegant corset dresses.
Crossing Borders
As the quality became known, a new kind of customer arrived: international brands.
Today, Corset Vogue manufactures and exports corsets for international brands. Designs made in Delhi now travel to customers in other countries under other labels. For a business that began with one used machine, that is a remarkable step, and proof that specialist craftsmanship from India can compete anywhere.
Making Room for the Next Generation
Growing bigger did not make Corset Vogue forget where it came from. The brand saw how hard it was for small boutiques, resellers and new labels to work with manufacturers who demanded huge orders.
So Corset Vogue keeps its minimum order quantity at just 20 pieces, with very reasonable prices. Whether it is a brand abroad testing a new line or a boutique in India adding corsets for the first time, the door is open to start small.
It is the same principle Ravinder built his own business on: take the first practical step, and grow from there.
What Comes Next
Corset Vogue now runs on three tracks: its own online store for customers across India, wholesale for resellers and boutiques, and manufacturing and export for international brands. The goal ahead is to take the Corset Vogue name itself to corset lovers worldwide.
Connect with Corset Vogue
For manufacturing, export or wholesale enquiries, visit the wholesale page or email the collection at www.corsetvogue.com and follow the journey on Instagram Vogue: Sculpt Your Silhouette.
 

मुख्यमंत्री हेमंत सोरेन को मरांग बुरु धर्मगाढ़ महासम्मेलन और इंटरनेशनल संताल सोशियो-सरना कॉन्फ्रेंस में मुख्य अतिथि बनने का आमंत्रण
मुख्यमंत्री श्री हेमन्त सोरेन से आज कांके रोड रांची स्थित मुख्यमंत्री आवासीय कार्यालय में लुगू बुरु घांटा बाड़ी धोरोम गाढ़ एवं 'मरांग बुरु धर्मगाढ़ महा सम्मेलन' से जुड़े संथाल समाज के एक संयुक्त प्रतिनिधिमंडल ने मुलाकात की। इस अवसर पर मुख्यमंत्री को प्रतिनिधिमंडल ने आगामी 04 एवं 05 नवंबर 2026 को मरांग बुरु, मधुबन, पीरटांड़, गिरिडीह में आयोजित 'मरांग बुरु धर्मगाढ़ महा सम्मेलन'-2026" तथा 22 से 24 नवंबर 2026 को सोहराय कुनामी (कार्तिक पूर्णिमा) के अवसर पर टी.टी.पी.एस. ललपनिया, बोकारो में आयोजित होने वाले '26Th International Santal Socio - Sarna Religion Conference 2026' में मुख्य अतिथि के रूप में सम्मिलित होने हेतु सादर आमंत्रित किया। 

  


सांस्कृतिक धरोहर और वैश्विक जुड़ाव पर चर्चा

प्रतिनिधिमंडल के सदस्यों ने मुख्यमंत्री को अवगत कराया कि हर वर्ष की भांति इस वर्ष भी इन दोनों महासम्मेलनों का भव्य आयोजन किया जा रहा है। इस पावन अवसर पर देश के विभिन्न राज्यों और विदेशों से भी सरना धर्मावलंबी श्रद्धालु भारी संख्या में जुटेंगे। महासम्मेलन के दौरान आदिवासी संस्कृति, समृद्ध परंपरा, रीति-रिवाज तथा जनजातीय एकता को मजबूत करने पर गहन विचार-विमर्श किया जाएगा। मुख्यमंत्री के समक्ष प्रतिनिधिमंडल में शामिल सदस्यों ने इन दोनों महासम्मेलन के दौरान सभी कार्यक्रमों की रूपरेखा की विस्तृत जानकारी से उन्हें अवगत कराया। 

मुख्यमंत्री ने दी शुभकामनाएं

मुख्यमंत्री श्री हेमन्त सोरेन ने प्रतिनिधिमंडल का सहर्ष स्वागत करते हुए इस भव्य आयोजन के लिए अपनी ओर से हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ दीं और महासम्मेलनों के सफल आयोजन की कामना की। इस अवसर पर मुख्यमंत्री ने अपनी प्रतिबद्धता दोहराते हुए कहा कि "राज्य सरकार आदिवासी संस्कृति, गौरवशाली परंपरा और जन-आस्था के संरक्षण एवं संवर्धन के लिए पूरी तरह समर्पित है। हमारी पहचान और अस्तित्व को बचाए रखने के लिए ऐसे प्रयास निरंतर जारी रहेंगे।"

इस अवसर पर (राज्य मंत्री दर्जा प्राप्त) एवं मरांग बुरु बचाओ मोर्चा के अध्यक्ष श्री फागू बेसरा सहित श्री हीरालाल मांझी, श्री सोमई टुडू, श्री महावीर मुर्मू, श्री विष्णु किस्कू, श्री सुरेश हेंब्रम, श्री सुधीर बास्के, श्री बबली सोरेन, श्री भगवान किस्कू, श्री शनिचर बेसरा, श्री लादु मांझी, डॉ० डुमनी मयी मुर्मू, श्री सोनाराम मांझी, संथाल समाज के कई गणमान्य सदस्य एवं प्रतिनिधि उपस्थित रहे।

Kolhapur’s Young Racing Star Ayansh Patil Wins National Karting Title
Ten-year-old Shantiniketan student clinches 2026 National Micro Max Championship with four race wins and four pole positions 
Kolhapur: Ten-year-old Ayansh Patil, a student of Shantiniketan School, Kolhapur, has emerged as the 2026 National Micro Max Karting Champion, delivering an impressive performance across six rounds held at Bengaluru, Chennai and Coimbatore.
 
Ayansh secured the championship with a lead of 18 points over his closest rival, recording four race victories and four pole positions during the six-round series. His consistent performances across three different circuits proved decisive in his successful championship campaign.
 
The young racer’s achievement reflects his growing experience, racing skills and ability to compete under pressure. Karting at the national level demands precision, quick decision-making, effective racecraft and adaptability to different circuit conditions. Ayansh demonstrated these qualities throughout the championship to secure the national title.
 
From Kolhapur’s Karting Track to National Glory
 
Ayansh’s motorsport journey began at V Park Go Karting in Kolhapur, where he received his initial karting training under the guidance of Sachin Mandody. This early exposure helped him develop the fundamental skills required for competitive karting and laid the foundation for his progress in the sport.
 
His subsequent racing development has been supported by Team M Sport , with guidance from Sachin Mandody, Chittesh Mandody, Ruhaan Alva and Armaan Ebrahim. Their coaching and support have contributed to his preparation for competitive racing and his development as a young driver.
 
 A Consistent Season Across Championships
 
In addition to winning the National Micro Max Karting Championship, Ayansh recorded notable results in other competitions during the season. He finished as the vice-champion in the Mini U10 category of the IAME series and secured third place in the Meritus Cup.
 
These results underline his ability to compete across different championship formats and categories, adding to an impressive season for the young racer.
 
Balancing school education with the demands of competitive motorsport, Ayansh has earned recognition for both his dedication and sporting achievement. His national championship title is a proud moment for Shantiniketan School and the city of Kolhapur.
 
At just 10 years of age, Ayansh has established an important milestone in his racing career. With the support of his family, coaches and racing team, he will look to build on this success and pursue further opportunities in national and international karting.
Ayansh Patil’s national championship victory marks a significant achievement for Kolhapur’s motorsport community and highlights the emergence of a promising young Indian racing talent.
For more information you can visit on: instagram
 
 

Kolhapur’s Young Racing Star Ayansh Patil Wins National Karting Title


Ten-year-old Shantiniketan student clinches 2026 National Micro Max Championship with four race wins and four pole positions 
Kolhapur: Ten-year-old Ayansh Patil, a student of Shantiniketan School, Kolhapur, has emerged as the 2026 National Micro Max Karting Champion, delivering an impressive performance across six rounds held at Bengaluru, Chennai and Coimbatore.
 
Ayansh secured the championship with a lead of 18 points over his closest rival, recording four race victories and four pole positions during the six-round series. His consistent performances across three different circuits proved decisive in his successful championship campaign.
 
The young racer’s achievement reflects his growing experience, racing skills and ability to compete under pressure. Karting at the national level demands precision, quick decision-making, effective racecraft and adaptability to different circuit conditions. Ayansh demonstrated these qualities throughout the championship to secure the national title.
 
From Kolhapur’s Karting Track to National Glory
 
Ayansh’s motorsport journey began at V Park Go Karting in Kolhapur, where he received his initial karting training under the guidance of Sachin Mandody. This early exposure helped him develop the fundamental skills required for competitive karting and laid the foundation for his progress in the sport.
 
His subsequent racing development has been supported by Team M Sport , with guidance from Sachin Mandody, Chittesh Mandody, Ruhaan Alva and Armaan Ebrahim. Their coaching and support have contributed to his preparation for competitive racing and his development as a young driver.
 
 A Consistent Season Across Championships
 
In addition to winning the National Micro Max Karting Championship, Ayansh recorded notable results in other competitions during the season. He finished as the vice-champion in the Mini U10 category of the IAME series and secured third place in the Meritus Cup.
 
These results underline his ability to compete across different championship formats and categories, adding to an impressive season for the young racer.
 
Balancing school education with the demands of competitive motorsport, Ayansh has earned recognition for both his dedication and sporting achievement. His national championship title is a proud moment for Shantiniketan School and the city of Kolhapur.
 
At just 10 years of age, Ayansh has established an important milestone in his racing career. With the support of his family, coaches and racing team, he will look to build on this success and pursue further opportunities in national and international karting.
Ayansh Patil’s national championship victory marks a significant achievement for Kolhapur’s motorsport community and highlights the emergence of a promising young Indian racing talent.
For more information you can visit on: instagram
 
 

The Lyricist with an M.Sc.: How Mohkam Singh is Rewriting the Rules of Punjabi Pop
In an industry driven by basslines and viral dance challenges, it is easy to forget that every hit begins with a blank page and a sharp pen. Even rarer is finding that pen in the hands of an international corporate strategist. Meet Mohkam Singh—the UK-based lyricist proving that global management credentials and grassroots Punjabi rhythm are not mutually exclusive.
Born in Punjab in 1996 and an alumnus of Guru Nanak Dev University, Singh spent over five years managing corporate development at Gocool International before moving to Britain to earn his Master's in International Business Management. That corporate discipline now shapes his creative workflow: while many view songwriting as purely spontaneous, Singh approaches the craft with architectural precision, tailoring cadence, vernacular slang, and thematic hooks to the algorithmic realities of global streaming platforms.
His creative breakthrough arrived through a string of independent label hits that quickly caught fire across regional airwaves. Tracks like the 2023 singles "Dashboard" and "Overdose" established his ear for club-ready pacing, but it was 2024's "BP High" (sung by J Attri under B Music) that cemented his reputation, picking up major nominations at both the PTC Punjabi Music Awards and the BritAsia TV Music Awards. Rather than sticking to a single formula, Singh pivoted in 2025 to romantic folk-fusion with "Jhanjra" (sung by
Deepkamal for HA Records), earning critical nods at the Mirchi Music Awards Punjabi for its seamless blend of heritage imagery and modern banter.
By early 2026, Singh's cross-border versatility showed no signs of slowing, as his club anthem "Ghunt Ghunt" alongside Meet Bhuker and Preet Mohit racked up an honors nomination at the Global Punjabi Media & Music Honors. Dividing his time between boardrooms, international transit hubs, and studio soundboards, Mohkam Singh embodies the modern Punjabi polymath—grounded in cultural storytelling, built for a global audience.

From Slum Lanes to a National Vision: Mangan Thomas Rijoy Introduces Desiya Suraksha Party
Chennai, India | October 8, 2026
Desiya Suraksha Party emerges from five years of grassroots work through the Secure Our City campaign, with a focus on safety, housing, education and healthcare.
“Why should a woman feel unsafe in her own street?” This question became the starting point of Secure Our City, a community safety campaign initiated by Mangan Thomas Rijoy (MTR), President of Desiya Suraksha Party (DSP)
According to the campaign's account, the initiative began in Chennai five years ago with a commitment to provide 10,000 free CCTV cameras in selected Indian cities. Working without NGO backing, corporate funding or political support, the campaign reports that it has helped secure 5,000 houses in Chennai's slum communities.
However, years of working closely with residents led MTR to reconsider what safety means for families facing economic hardship.
Living and interacting with communities helped bring wider challenges into focus, including inadequate housing, access to food, healthcare, clothing and education. The experience shaped a broader vision that extends beyond surveillance and neighbourhood security
“A camera cannot secure a hungry stomach. A camera cannot secure a homeless family,” MTR said, describing the thinking behind the next phase of his work
This experience eventually led to the formation of Desiya Suraksha Party (DSP), a political initiative intended, according to its stated mission, to raise questions about public accountability, resource distribution and the living conditions of ordinary citizens.
 
Desiya Suraksha Party's Key Prioritie
DSP has outlined five principal commitments in its proposed social agenda
Housing for every family: A minimum 500-square-foot home for every Indian family.
Dignity and basic necessities: Access to good-quality clothing and essential living conditions.
Free education and healthcare: Education and medical services at international standards, provided free of charge.
A future for every child: A home, family environment and future for children without parental care, with the state acting as guardian where necessary.
Safety for women and children: Recognition of personal safety as a fundamental right rather than merely a government scheme.
These commitments represent the party's stated policy vision. Their implementation would require detailed plans covering funding, administration, eligibility and delivery.
 
A Campaign with a Wider Purpose
The Secure Our City initiative was originally intended to establish a community safety model that could later expand through SecureCam India and potential corporate social responsibility (CSR) funding.
DSP now says the campaign will continue alongside its broader social agenda. Following its first Maanadu, scheduled for December 10, 2026, in Chennai, the party plans to expand the initiative across India.
The campaign also proposes security audits for homes and buildings, with a minimum security guarantee. Further details on implementation and coverage are expected to clarify how this proposal would operate.
 
Beginning in Tamil Nadu and Kerala
 
DSP has identified Tamil Nadu and Kerala as the starting points for its next phase. MTR has invited people interested in community safety and social welfare to learn about the party and its stated objectives.
The party's central message is that public safety involves more than preventing crime. It also encompasses access to shelter, healthcare, education and dignified living conditions.
As DSP prepares for its December gathering, the transition from a neighbourhood CCTV campaign to a broader political platform marks a new stage in MTR's stated public-service journey.
 
About Desiya Suraksha Party
Desiya Suraksha Party (DSP) is led by President Mangan Thomas Rijoy (MTR). Its stated priorities include community safety, housing, education, healthcare, child welfare and public accountability.
 
Media Contact
Desiya Suraksha Party
President: Mangan Thomas Rijoy (MTR)
Tamil Nadu & Kerala Unit
Website: https://secureourcity.org/
Phone: +91 96054 35521
 

Trailer Driving School in Kerala: Master the Reverse That Fails Most Candidates, on A2Z's Own Trailers


A2Z International Heavy Equipment Institute, training drivers and operators in Kerala since 1978, runs normal and container trailer courses on its own vehicles and practice ground, with 19 branches and a main campus at Willingdon Island, Kochi.A2Z International Heavy Equipment Institute runs two trailer courses, one for normal trailers and one for container trailers, aimed at drivers who want work at ports, with logistics companies and in heavy haulage in India and the Gulf. The institute says most candidates underestimate the same two things: the order in which the licences have to be earned, and reversing an articulated vehicle.
The licence is a ladder
A trailer licence is not a standalone licence. It is an endorsement added to an existing heavy vehicle licence, and it sits at the top of a sequence. A driver starts with an LMV licence, adds a transport or commercial endorsement, moves up to a heavy goods vehicle licence (HMV or HTV), and only then qualifies for the trailer endorsement that covers articulated and multi-axle vehicles. Each step generally requires holding the previous one for a qualifying period set by the RTO. Commercial driving in Kerala also needs a separate driver's badge.
"Half the people who call us have planned around a timeline they read online, and then find their licence dates don't qualify them yet," said Aravind, Executive Director of A2Z International Heavy Equipment Institute. "The first thing any trailer driving school in Kerala should do is look at what you hold and when you got it. Then we can tell you your real route, and it saves people months."
What the practical test asks for
The trailer practical tests five things: a pre-trip inspection including the coupling, coupling and uncoupling, controlled manoeuvring and turning with the articulation, reversing, and safe road handling under load. Reversing is where most candidates fail. In reverse, an articulated trailer swings the opposite way to the steering input.
"People expect the highway to be the hard part," Aravind said. "Then you ask a man to reverse a trailer into a bay, and for the first week he turns the wheel the wrong way every time. You can't learn that from a video. You need hours on a real trailer with an instructor next to you telling you what your hands are doing."
Two courses on one owned fleet
A2Z trains on trailers it owns, on a dedicated practice ground, instead of booking time on hired vehicles. Students can choose normal trailer training or container trailer training. Both follow a seven-stage curriculum: vehicle parts, controls and pre-trip checks; coupling and uncoupling; reversing, turning and manoeuvring; container handling and load securing; highway driving, gradients and braking; daily checks and basic maintenance; and licence and assessment preparation.
Graduates receive ISO and Operator Card certification along with guidance on heavy transport licensing. The main campus at Willingdon Island has a hostel for students who travel in.
A trailer driving school in Kerala with its own vehicles can give students more practice. On a hired trailer, time runs out when the booking ends. On an owned one, students keep practising until the reverse is under control.
An institute of firsts since 1978
A2Z opened in 1978. It is the only JCB-authorised operator training institute in Kerala and the state's only fixed tower crane training institute, and it was the first in Kerala to offer imported Zoomlion crane operator training. It owns every machine and vehicle it trains on and works with more than 527 placement partner companies.
Where trailer drivers work
The institute describes trailer driving as one of the better-paying commercial driving categories. Demand comes from Kerala's ports, from logistics corridors across India, and from heavy haulage in the Gulf. Graduates train for roles as trailer drivers, container and port trailer drivers, transport and logistics drivers, and heavy vehicle drivers in India and the Gulf.
Gulf haulage employers usually require a practical trade test. A2Z runs that test at its own Heavy Equipment International Trade Test Centre at Willingdon Island, following the skill verification requirements of GCC countries including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait. Candidates train and test on the same trailers.
A2Z provides training, assessment and placement assistance. It does not recruit for overseas jobs and refers candidates who want to work abroad to licensed recruiting agents.
Who can join
Entry depends on the licence ladder rather than on education. The minimum age follows RTO norms for heavy vehicles, which is higher than the age for a car licence. Candidates need basic physical fitness and government photo ID and proof of address, and an existing light vehicle licence helps.
Anyone comparing a trailer driving school in Kerala can ask three things: whether the school owns its trailers, whether it offers container trailer training as well as normal trailer training, and whether it can run the trade test that Gulf employers ask for.
Course details and eligibility for A2Z's trailer driving school in Kerala are at https://a2zinstitute.in/courses/trailer-operator-training/
For fees, batch dates and the nearest of the 19 branches, send the admissions team details of the licence you hold by phone or WhatsApp.
 
About A2Z International Heavy Equipment Institute
Founded in 1978, A2Z International Heavy Equipment Institute is an ISO 9001:2015 certified heavy equipment and heavy driving training institute in Kerala, India. It is the only JCB-authorised operator training institute in Kerala and the state's only fixed tower crane training institute, and it was the first in Kerala to offer imported Zoomlion crane operator training. The institute owns all of its training machines. It runs a Heavy Equipment International Trade Test Centre at Willingdon Island, Kochi, and works with more than 527 placement partner companies. Website: https://a2zinstitute.in
Media Contact
A2Z International Heavy Equipment Institute
Willingdon Island, Kochi, Kerala, India
Admissions: +91 85900 85591
Web: https://a2zinstitute.in

Trailer Driving School in Kerala: Master the Reverse That Fails Most Candidates, on A2Z's Own Trailers


A2Z International Heavy Equipment Institute, training drivers and operators in Kerala since 1978, runs normal and container trailer courses on its own vehicles and practice ground, with 19 branches and a main campus at Willingdon Island, Kochi.A2Z International Heavy Equipment Institute runs two trailer courses, one for normal trailers and one for container trailers, aimed at drivers who want work at ports, with logistics companies and in heavy haulage in India and the Gulf. The institute says most candidates underestimate the same two things: the order in which the licences have to be earned, and reversing an articulated vehicle.
The licence is a ladder
A trailer licence is not a standalone licence. It is an endorsement added to an existing heavy vehicle licence, and it sits at the top of a sequence. A driver starts with an LMV licence, adds a transport or commercial endorsement, moves up to a heavy goods vehicle licence (HMV or HTV), and only then qualifies for the trailer endorsement that covers articulated and multi-axle vehicles. Each step generally requires holding the previous one for a qualifying period set by the RTO. Commercial driving in Kerala also needs a separate driver's badge.
"Half the people who call us have planned around a timeline they read online, and then find their licence dates don't qualify them yet," said Aravind, Executive Director of A2Z International Heavy Equipment Institute. "The first thing any trailer driving school in Kerala should do is look at what you hold and when you got it. Then we can tell you your real route, and it saves people months."
What the practical test asks for
The trailer practical tests five things: a pre-trip inspection including the coupling, coupling and uncoupling, controlled manoeuvring and turning with the articulation, reversing, and safe road handling under load. Reversing is where most candidates fail. In reverse, an articulated trailer swings the opposite way to the steering input.
"People expect the highway to be the hard part," Aravind said. "Then you ask a man to reverse a trailer into a bay, and for the first week he turns the wheel the wrong way every time. You can't learn that from a video. You need hours on a real trailer with an instructor next to you telling you what your hands are doing."
Two courses on one owned fleet
A2Z trains on trailers it owns, on a dedicated practice ground, instead of booking time on hired vehicles. Students can choose normal trailer training or container trailer training. Both follow a seven-stage curriculum: vehicle parts, controls and pre-trip checks; coupling and uncoupling; reversing, turning and manoeuvring; container handling and load securing; highway driving, gradients and braking; daily checks and basic maintenance; and licence and assessment preparation.
Graduates receive ISO and Operator Card certification along with guidance on heavy transport licensing. The main campus at Willingdon Island has a hostel for students who travel in.
A trailer driving school in Kerala with its own vehicles can give students more practice. On a hired trailer, time runs out when the booking ends. On an owned one, students keep practising until the reverse is under control.
An institute of firsts since 1978
A2Z opened in 1978. It is the only JCB-authorised operator training institute in Kerala and the state's only fixed tower crane training institute, and it was the first in Kerala to offer imported Zoomlion crane operator training. It owns every machine and vehicle it trains on and works with more than 527 placement partner companies.
Where trailer drivers work
The institute describes trailer driving as one of the better-paying commercial driving categories. Demand comes from Kerala's ports, from logistics corridors across India, and from heavy haulage in the Gulf. Graduates train for roles as trailer drivers, container and port trailer drivers, transport and logistics drivers, and heavy vehicle drivers in India and the Gulf.
Gulf haulage employers usually require a practical trade test. A2Z runs that test at its own Heavy Equipment International Trade Test Centre at Willingdon Island, following the skill verification requirements of GCC countries including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait. Candidates train and test on the same trailers.
A2Z provides training, assessment and placement assistance. It does not recruit for overseas jobs and refers candidates who want to work abroad to licensed recruiting agents.
Who can join
Entry depends on the licence ladder rather than on education. The minimum age follows RTO norms for heavy vehicles, which is higher than the age for a car licence. Candidates need basic physical fitness and government photo ID and proof of address, and an existing light vehicle licence helps.
Anyone comparing a trailer driving school in Kerala can ask three things: whether the school owns its trailers, whether it offers container trailer training as well as normal trailer training, and whether it can run the trade test that Gulf employers ask for.
Course details and eligibility for A2Z's trailer driving school in Kerala are at https://a2zinstitute.in/courses/trailer-operator-training/
For fees, batch dates and the nearest of the 19 branches, send the admissions team details of the licence you hold by phone or WhatsApp.
 
About A2Z International Heavy Equipment Institute
Founded in 1978, A2Z International Heavy Equipment Institute is an ISO 9001:2015 certified heavy equipment and heavy driving training institute in Kerala, India. It is the only JCB-authorised operator training institute in Kerala and the state's only fixed tower crane training institute, and it was the first in Kerala to offer imported Zoomlion crane operator training. The institute owns all of its training machines. It runs a Heavy Equipment International Trade Test Centre at Willingdon Island, Kochi, and works with more than 527 placement partner companies. Website: https://a2zinstitute.in
Media Contact
A2Z International Heavy Equipment Institute
Willingdon Island, Kochi, Kerala, India
Admissions: +91 85900 85591
Web: https://a2zinstitute.in

Made in Delhi, Worn Around the World: How Corset Vogue Grew from a Setback


Some of the most interesting brands are born in difficult moments. Corset Vogue is one of them.Its story begins not in a boardroom, but with a corset designer named Ravinder Singh who suddenly found himself out of work, in an industry where jobs were almost impossible to find.
A Rare Skill in a Small Industry
Corset making is a specialised craft. It takes precise pattern work, the right materials and a deep understanding of how structure meets the body. Ravinder had built that knowledge over years as a corset designer.
The problem was that India had very few corset manufacturers. When he lost his job, there was simply nowhere else to take his skills. The industry was too small to absorb him.
So he stopped looking for a place in it and decided to make one.
The First Machine
In 2021, Ravinder started Corset Vogue in Delhi with one second-hand sewing machine. It was a modest start, but it was enough to make the kind of corsets he believed in: steel boned, carefully shaped and built to last.
Word spread through customers who loved the fit. The collection grew to include steampunk corsets with a Victorian, industrial feel, gothic corsets for lovers of dark fashion, versatile underbust corsets, bold overbust corsets and elegant corset dresses.
Crossing Borders
As the quality became known, a new kind of customer arrived: international brands.
Today, Corset Vogue manufactures and exports corsets for international brands. Designs made in Delhi now travel to customers in other countries under other labels. For a business that began with one used machine, that is a remarkable step, and proof that specialist craftsmanship from India can compete anywhere.
Making Room for the Next Generation
Growing bigger did not make Corset Vogue forget where it came from. The brand saw how hard it was for small boutiques, resellers and new labels to work with manufacturers who demanded huge orders.
So Corset Vogue keeps its minimum order quantity at just 20 pieces, with very reasonable prices. Whether it is a brand abroad testing a new line or a boutique in India adding corsets for the first time, the door is open to start small.
It is the same principle Ravinder built his own business on: take the first practical step, and grow from there.
What Comes Next
Corset Vogue now runs on three tracks: its own online store for customers across India, wholesale for resellers and boutiques, and manufacturing and export for international brands. The goal ahead is to take the Corset Vogue name itself to corset lovers worldwide.
Connect with Corset Vogue
For manufacturing, export or wholesale enquiries, visit the wholesale page or email the collection at www.corsetvogue.com and follow the journey on Instagram Vogue: Sculpt Your Silhouette.
 

Made in Delhi, Worn Around the World: How Corset Vogue Grew from a Setback


Some of the most interesting brands are born in difficult moments. Corset Vogue is one of them.Its story begins not in a boardroom, but with a corset designer named Ravinder Singh who suddenly found himself out of work, in an industry where jobs were almost impossible to find.
A Rare Skill in a Small Industry
Corset making is a specialised craft. It takes precise pattern work, the right materials and a deep understanding of how structure meets the body. Ravinder had built that knowledge over years as a corset designer.
The problem was that India had very few corset manufacturers. When he lost his job, there was simply nowhere else to take his skills. The industry was too small to absorb him.
So he stopped looking for a place in it and decided to make one.
The First Machine
In 2021, Ravinder started Corset Vogue in Delhi with one second-hand sewing machine. It was a modest start, but it was enough to make the kind of corsets he believed in: steel boned, carefully shaped and built to last.
Word spread through customers who loved the fit. The collection grew to include steampunk corsets with a Victorian, industrial feel, gothic corsets for lovers of dark fashion, versatile underbust corsets, bold overbust corsets and elegant corset dresses.
Crossing Borders
As the quality became known, a new kind of customer arrived: international brands.
Today, Corset Vogue manufactures and exports corsets for international brands. Designs made in Delhi now travel to customers in other countries under other labels. For a business that began with one used machine, that is a remarkable step, and proof that specialist craftsmanship from India can compete anywhere.
Making Room for the Next Generation
Growing bigger did not make Corset Vogue forget where it came from. The brand saw how hard it was for small boutiques, resellers and new labels to work with manufacturers who demanded huge orders.
So Corset Vogue keeps its minimum order quantity at just 20 pieces, with very reasonable prices. Whether it is a brand abroad testing a new line or a boutique in India adding corsets for the first time, the door is open to start small.
It is the same principle Ravinder built his own business on: take the first practical step, and grow from there.
What Comes Next
Corset Vogue now runs on three tracks: its own online store for customers across India, wholesale for resellers and boutiques, and manufacturing and export for international brands. The goal ahead is to take the Corset Vogue name itself to corset lovers worldwide.
Connect with Corset Vogue
For manufacturing, export or wholesale enquiries, visit the wholesale page or email the collection at www.corsetvogue.com and follow the journey on Instagram Vogue: Sculpt Your Silhouette.
 

Made in Delhi, Worn Around the World: How Corset Vogue Grew from a Setback


Some of the most interesting brands are born in difficult moments. Corset Vogue is one of them.Its story begins not in a boardroom, but with a corset designer named Ravinder Singh who suddenly found himself out of work, in an industry where jobs were almost impossible to find.
A Rare Skill in a Small Industry
Corset making is a specialised craft. It takes precise pattern work, the right materials and a deep understanding of how structure meets the body. Ravinder had built that knowledge over years as a corset designer.
The problem was that India had very few corset manufacturers. When he lost his job, there was simply nowhere else to take his skills. The industry was too small to absorb him.
So he stopped looking for a place in it and decided to make one.
The First Machine
In 2021, Ravinder started Corset Vogue in Delhi with one second-hand sewing machine. It was a modest start, but it was enough to make the kind of corsets he believed in: steel boned, carefully shaped and built to last.
Word spread through customers who loved the fit. The collection grew to include steampunk corsets with a Victorian, industrial feel, gothic corsets for lovers of dark fashion, versatile underbust corsets, bold overbust corsets and elegant corset dresses.
Crossing Borders
As the quality became known, a new kind of customer arrived: international brands.
Today, Corset Vogue manufactures and exports corsets for international brands. Designs made in Delhi now travel to customers in other countries under other labels. For a business that began with one used machine, that is a remarkable step, and proof that specialist craftsmanship from India can compete anywhere.
Making Room for the Next Generation
Growing bigger did not make Corset Vogue forget where it came from. The brand saw how hard it was for small boutiques, resellers and new labels to work with manufacturers who demanded huge orders.
So Corset Vogue keeps its minimum order quantity at just 20 pieces, with very reasonable prices. Whether it is a brand abroad testing a new line or a boutique in India adding corsets for the first time, the door is open to start small.
It is the same principle Ravinder built his own business on: take the first practical step, and grow from there.
What Comes Next
Corset Vogue now runs on three tracks: its own online store for customers across India, wholesale for resellers and boutiques, and manufacturing and export for international brands. The goal ahead is to take the Corset Vogue name itself to corset lovers worldwide.
Connect with Corset Vogue
For manufacturing, export or wholesale enquiries, visit the wholesale page or email the collection at www.corsetvogue.com and follow the journey on Instagram Vogue: Sculpt Your Silhouette.
 

मुख्यमंत्री हेमंत सोरेन को मरांग बुरु धर्मगाढ़ महासम्मेलन और इंटरनेशनल संताल सोशियो-सरना कॉन्फ्रेंस में मुख्य अतिथि बनने का आमंत्रण
मुख्यमंत्री श्री हेमन्त सोरेन से आज कांके रोड रांची स्थित मुख्यमंत्री आवासीय कार्यालय में लुगू बुरु घांटा बाड़ी धोरोम गाढ़ एवं 'मरांग बुरु धर्मगाढ़ महा सम्मेलन' से जुड़े संथाल समाज के एक संयुक्त प्रतिनिधिमंडल ने मुलाकात की। इस अवसर पर मुख्यमंत्री को प्रतिनिधिमंडल ने आगामी 04 एवं 05 नवंबर 2026 को मरांग बुरु, मधुबन, पीरटांड़, गिरिडीह में आयोजित 'मरांग बुरु धर्मगाढ़ महा सम्मेलन'-2026" तथा 22 से 24 नवंबर 2026 को सोहराय कुनामी (कार्तिक पूर्णिमा) के अवसर पर टी.टी.पी.एस. ललपनिया, बोकारो में आयोजित होने वाले '26Th International Santal Socio - Sarna Religion Conference 2026' में मुख्य अतिथि के रूप में सम्मिलित होने हेतु सादर आमंत्रित किया। 

  


सांस्कृतिक धरोहर और वैश्विक जुड़ाव पर चर्चा

प्रतिनिधिमंडल के सदस्यों ने मुख्यमंत्री को अवगत कराया कि हर वर्ष की भांति इस वर्ष भी इन दोनों महासम्मेलनों का भव्य आयोजन किया जा रहा है। इस पावन अवसर पर देश के विभिन्न राज्यों और विदेशों से भी सरना धर्मावलंबी श्रद्धालु भारी संख्या में जुटेंगे। महासम्मेलन के दौरान आदिवासी संस्कृति, समृद्ध परंपरा, रीति-रिवाज तथा जनजातीय एकता को मजबूत करने पर गहन विचार-विमर्श किया जाएगा। मुख्यमंत्री के समक्ष प्रतिनिधिमंडल में शामिल सदस्यों ने इन दोनों महासम्मेलन के दौरान सभी कार्यक्रमों की रूपरेखा की विस्तृत जानकारी से उन्हें अवगत कराया। 

मुख्यमंत्री ने दी शुभकामनाएं

मुख्यमंत्री श्री हेमन्त सोरेन ने प्रतिनिधिमंडल का सहर्ष स्वागत करते हुए इस भव्य आयोजन के लिए अपनी ओर से हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ दीं और महासम्मेलनों के सफल आयोजन की कामना की। इस अवसर पर मुख्यमंत्री ने अपनी प्रतिबद्धता दोहराते हुए कहा कि "राज्य सरकार आदिवासी संस्कृति, गौरवशाली परंपरा और जन-आस्था के संरक्षण एवं संवर्धन के लिए पूरी तरह समर्पित है। हमारी पहचान और अस्तित्व को बचाए रखने के लिए ऐसे प्रयास निरंतर जारी रहेंगे।"

इस अवसर पर (राज्य मंत्री दर्जा प्राप्त) एवं मरांग बुरु बचाओ मोर्चा के अध्यक्ष श्री फागू बेसरा सहित श्री हीरालाल मांझी, श्री सोमई टुडू, श्री महावीर मुर्मू, श्री विष्णु किस्कू, श्री सुरेश हेंब्रम, श्री सुधीर बास्के, श्री बबली सोरेन, श्री भगवान किस्कू, श्री शनिचर बेसरा, श्री लादु मांझी, डॉ० डुमनी मयी मुर्मू, श्री सोनाराम मांझी, संथाल समाज के कई गणमान्य सदस्य एवं प्रतिनिधि उपस्थित रहे।

Kolhapur’s Young Racing Star Ayansh Patil Wins National Karting Title
Ten-year-old Shantiniketan student clinches 2026 National Micro Max Championship with four race wins and four pole positions 
Kolhapur: Ten-year-old Ayansh Patil, a student of Shantiniketan School, Kolhapur, has emerged as the 2026 National Micro Max Karting Champion, delivering an impressive performance across six rounds held at Bengaluru, Chennai and Coimbatore.
 
Ayansh secured the championship with a lead of 18 points over his closest rival, recording four race victories and four pole positions during the six-round series. His consistent performances across three different circuits proved decisive in his successful championship campaign.
 
The young racer’s achievement reflects his growing experience, racing skills and ability to compete under pressure. Karting at the national level demands precision, quick decision-making, effective racecraft and adaptability to different circuit conditions. Ayansh demonstrated these qualities throughout the championship to secure the national title.
 
From Kolhapur’s Karting Track to National Glory
 
Ayansh’s motorsport journey began at V Park Go Karting in Kolhapur, where he received his initial karting training under the guidance of Sachin Mandody. This early exposure helped him develop the fundamental skills required for competitive karting and laid the foundation for his progress in the sport.
 
His subsequent racing development has been supported by Team M Sport , with guidance from Sachin Mandody, Chittesh Mandody, Ruhaan Alva and Armaan Ebrahim. Their coaching and support have contributed to his preparation for competitive racing and his development as a young driver.
 
 A Consistent Season Across Championships
 
In addition to winning the National Micro Max Karting Championship, Ayansh recorded notable results in other competitions during the season. He finished as the vice-champion in the Mini U10 category of the IAME series and secured third place in the Meritus Cup.
 
These results underline his ability to compete across different championship formats and categories, adding to an impressive season for the young racer.
 
Balancing school education with the demands of competitive motorsport, Ayansh has earned recognition for both his dedication and sporting achievement. His national championship title is a proud moment for Shantiniketan School and the city of Kolhapur.
 
At just 10 years of age, Ayansh has established an important milestone in his racing career. With the support of his family, coaches and racing team, he will look to build on this success and pursue further opportunities in national and international karting.
Ayansh Patil’s national championship victory marks a significant achievement for Kolhapur’s motorsport community and highlights the emergence of a promising young Indian racing talent.
For more information you can visit on: instagram
 
 

Kolhapur’s Young Racing Star Ayansh Patil Wins National Karting Title


Ten-year-old Shantiniketan student clinches 2026 National Micro Max Championship with four race wins and four pole positions 
Kolhapur: Ten-year-old Ayansh Patil, a student of Shantiniketan School, Kolhapur, has emerged as the 2026 National Micro Max Karting Champion, delivering an impressive performance across six rounds held at Bengaluru, Chennai and Coimbatore.
 
Ayansh secured the championship with a lead of 18 points over his closest rival, recording four race victories and four pole positions during the six-round series. His consistent performances across three different circuits proved decisive in his successful championship campaign.
 
The young racer’s achievement reflects his growing experience, racing skills and ability to compete under pressure. Karting at the national level demands precision, quick decision-making, effective racecraft and adaptability to different circuit conditions. Ayansh demonstrated these qualities throughout the championship to secure the national title.
 
From Kolhapur’s Karting Track to National Glory
 
Ayansh’s motorsport journey began at V Park Go Karting in Kolhapur, where he received his initial karting training under the guidance of Sachin Mandody. This early exposure helped him develop the fundamental skills required for competitive karting and laid the foundation for his progress in the sport.
 
His subsequent racing development has been supported by Team M Sport , with guidance from Sachin Mandody, Chittesh Mandody, Ruhaan Alva and Armaan Ebrahim. Their coaching and support have contributed to his preparation for competitive racing and his development as a young driver.
 
 A Consistent Season Across Championships
 
In addition to winning the National Micro Max Karting Championship, Ayansh recorded notable results in other competitions during the season. He finished as the vice-champion in the Mini U10 category of the IAME series and secured third place in the Meritus Cup.
 
These results underline his ability to compete across different championship formats and categories, adding to an impressive season for the young racer.
 
Balancing school education with the demands of competitive motorsport, Ayansh has earned recognition for both his dedication and sporting achievement. His national championship title is a proud moment for Shantiniketan School and the city of Kolhapur.
 
At just 10 years of age, Ayansh has established an important milestone in his racing career. With the support of his family, coaches and racing team, he will look to build on this success and pursue further opportunities in national and international karting.
Ayansh Patil’s national championship victory marks a significant achievement for Kolhapur’s motorsport community and highlights the emergence of a promising young Indian racing talent.
For more information you can visit on: instagram
 
 

The Lyricist with an M.Sc.: How Mohkam Singh is Rewriting the Rules of Punjabi Pop
In an industry driven by basslines and viral dance challenges, it is easy to forget that every hit begins with a blank page and a sharp pen. Even rarer is finding that pen in the hands of an international corporate strategist. Meet Mohkam Singh—the UK-based lyricist proving that global management credentials and grassroots Punjabi rhythm are not mutually exclusive.
Born in Punjab in 1996 and an alumnus of Guru Nanak Dev University, Singh spent over five years managing corporate development at Gocool International before moving to Britain to earn his Master's in International Business Management. That corporate discipline now shapes his creative workflow: while many view songwriting as purely spontaneous, Singh approaches the craft with architectural precision, tailoring cadence, vernacular slang, and thematic hooks to the algorithmic realities of global streaming platforms.
His creative breakthrough arrived through a string of independent label hits that quickly caught fire across regional airwaves. Tracks like the 2023 singles "Dashboard" and "Overdose" established his ear for club-ready pacing, but it was 2024's "BP High" (sung by J Attri under B Music) that cemented his reputation, picking up major nominations at both the PTC Punjabi Music Awards and the BritAsia TV Music Awards. Rather than sticking to a single formula, Singh pivoted in 2025 to romantic folk-fusion with "Jhanjra" (sung by
Deepkamal for HA Records), earning critical nods at the Mirchi Music Awards Punjabi for its seamless blend of heritage imagery and modern banter.
By early 2026, Singh's cross-border versatility showed no signs of slowing, as his club anthem "Ghunt Ghunt" alongside Meet Bhuker and Preet Mohit racked up an honors nomination at the Global Punjabi Media & Music Honors. Dividing his time between boardrooms, international transit hubs, and studio soundboards, Mohkam Singh embodies the modern Punjabi polymath—grounded in cultural storytelling, built for a global audience.

From Slum Lanes to a National Vision: Mangan Thomas Rijoy Introduces Desiya Suraksha Party
Chennai, India | October 8, 2026
Desiya Suraksha Party emerges from five years of grassroots work through the Secure Our City campaign, with a focus on safety, housing, education and healthcare.
“Why should a woman feel unsafe in her own street?” This question became the starting point of Secure Our City, a community safety campaign initiated by Mangan Thomas Rijoy (MTR), President of Desiya Suraksha Party (DSP)
According to the campaign's account, the initiative began in Chennai five years ago with a commitment to provide 10,000 free CCTV cameras in selected Indian cities. Working without NGO backing, corporate funding or political support, the campaign reports that it has helped secure 5,000 houses in Chennai's slum communities.
However, years of working closely with residents led MTR to reconsider what safety means for families facing economic hardship.
Living and interacting with communities helped bring wider challenges into focus, including inadequate housing, access to food, healthcare, clothing and education. The experience shaped a broader vision that extends beyond surveillance and neighbourhood security
“A camera cannot secure a hungry stomach. A camera cannot secure a homeless family,” MTR said, describing the thinking behind the next phase of his work
This experience eventually led to the formation of Desiya Suraksha Party (DSP), a political initiative intended, according to its stated mission, to raise questions about public accountability, resource distribution and the living conditions of ordinary citizens.
 
Desiya Suraksha Party's Key Prioritie
DSP has outlined five principal commitments in its proposed social agenda
Housing for every family: A minimum 500-square-foot home for every Indian family.
Dignity and basic necessities: Access to good-quality clothing and essential living conditions.
Free education and healthcare: Education and medical services at international standards, provided free of charge.
A future for every child: A home, family environment and future for children without parental care, with the state acting as guardian where necessary.
Safety for women and children: Recognition of personal safety as a fundamental right rather than merely a government scheme.
These commitments represent the party's stated policy vision. Their implementation would require detailed plans covering funding, administration, eligibility and delivery.
 
A Campaign with a Wider Purpose
The Secure Our City initiative was originally intended to establish a community safety model that could later expand through SecureCam India and potential corporate social responsibility (CSR) funding.
DSP now says the campaign will continue alongside its broader social agenda. Following its first Maanadu, scheduled for December 10, 2026, in Chennai, the party plans to expand the initiative across India.
The campaign also proposes security audits for homes and buildings, with a minimum security guarantee. Further details on implementation and coverage are expected to clarify how this proposal would operate.
 
Beginning in Tamil Nadu and Kerala
 
DSP has identified Tamil Nadu and Kerala as the starting points for its next phase. MTR has invited people interested in community safety and social welfare to learn about the party and its stated objectives.
The party's central message is that public safety involves more than preventing crime. It also encompasses access to shelter, healthcare, education and dignified living conditions.
As DSP prepares for its December gathering, the transition from a neighbourhood CCTV campaign to a broader political platform marks a new stage in MTR's stated public-service journey.
 
About Desiya Suraksha Party
Desiya Suraksha Party (DSP) is led by President Mangan Thomas Rijoy (MTR). Its stated priorities include community safety, housing, education, healthcare, child welfare and public accountability.
 
Media Contact
Desiya Suraksha Party
President: Mangan Thomas Rijoy (MTR)
Tamil Nadu & Kerala Unit
Website: https://secureourcity.org/
Phone: +91 96054 35521
 

Trailer Driving School in Kerala: Master the Reverse That Fails Most Candidates, on A2Z's Own Trailers


A2Z International Heavy Equipment Institute, training drivers and operators in Kerala since 1978, runs normal and container trailer courses on its own vehicles and practice ground, with 19 branches and a main campus at Willingdon Island, Kochi.A2Z International Heavy Equipment Institute runs two trailer courses, one for normal trailers and one for container trailers, aimed at drivers who want work at ports, with logistics companies and in heavy haulage in India and the Gulf. The institute says most candidates underestimate the same two things: the order in which the licences have to be earned, and reversing an articulated vehicle.
The licence is a ladder
A trailer licence is not a standalone licence. It is an endorsement added to an existing heavy vehicle licence, and it sits at the top of a sequence. A driver starts with an LMV licence, adds a transport or commercial endorsement, moves up to a heavy goods vehicle licence (HMV or HTV), and only then qualifies for the trailer endorsement that covers articulated and multi-axle vehicles. Each step generally requires holding the previous one for a qualifying period set by the RTO. Commercial driving in Kerala also needs a separate driver's badge.
"Half the people who call us have planned around a timeline they read online, and then find their licence dates don't qualify them yet," said Aravind, Executive Director of A2Z International Heavy Equipment Institute. "The first thing any trailer driving school in Kerala should do is look at what you hold and when you got it. Then we can tell you your real route, and it saves people months."
What the practical test asks for
The trailer practical tests five things: a pre-trip inspection including the coupling, coupling and uncoupling, controlled manoeuvring and turning with the articulation, reversing, and safe road handling under load. Reversing is where most candidates fail. In reverse, an articulated trailer swings the opposite way to the steering input.
"People expect the highway to be the hard part," Aravind said. "Then you ask a man to reverse a trailer into a bay, and for the first week he turns the wheel the wrong way every time. You can't learn that from a video. You need hours on a real trailer with an instructor next to you telling you what your hands are doing."
Two courses on one owned fleet
A2Z trains on trailers it owns, on a dedicated practice ground, instead of booking time on hired vehicles. Students can choose normal trailer training or container trailer training. Both follow a seven-stage curriculum: vehicle parts, controls and pre-trip checks; coupling and uncoupling; reversing, turning and manoeuvring; container handling and load securing; highway driving, gradients and braking; daily checks and basic maintenance; and licence and assessment preparation.
Graduates receive ISO and Operator Card certification along with guidance on heavy transport licensing. The main campus at Willingdon Island has a hostel for students who travel in.
A trailer driving school in Kerala with its own vehicles can give students more practice. On a hired trailer, time runs out when the booking ends. On an owned one, students keep practising until the reverse is under control.
An institute of firsts since 1978
A2Z opened in 1978. It is the only JCB-authorised operator training institute in Kerala and the state's only fixed tower crane training institute, and it was the first in Kerala to offer imported Zoomlion crane operator training. It owns every machine and vehicle it trains on and works with more than 527 placement partner companies.
Where trailer drivers work
The institute describes trailer driving as one of the better-paying commercial driving categories. Demand comes from Kerala's ports, from logistics corridors across India, and from heavy haulage in the Gulf. Graduates train for roles as trailer drivers, container and port trailer drivers, transport and logistics drivers, and heavy vehicle drivers in India and the Gulf.
Gulf haulage employers usually require a practical trade test. A2Z runs that test at its own Heavy Equipment International Trade Test Centre at Willingdon Island, following the skill verification requirements of GCC countries including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait. Candidates train and test on the same trailers.
A2Z provides training, assessment and placement assistance. It does not recruit for overseas jobs and refers candidates who want to work abroad to licensed recruiting agents.
Who can join
Entry depends on the licence ladder rather than on education. The minimum age follows RTO norms for heavy vehicles, which is higher than the age for a car licence. Candidates need basic physical fitness and government photo ID and proof of address, and an existing light vehicle licence helps.
Anyone comparing a trailer driving school in Kerala can ask three things: whether the school owns its trailers, whether it offers container trailer training as well as normal trailer training, and whether it can run the trade test that Gulf employers ask for.
Course details and eligibility for A2Z's trailer driving school in Kerala are at https://a2zinstitute.in/courses/trailer-operator-training/
For fees, batch dates and the nearest of the 19 branches, send the admissions team details of the licence you hold by phone or WhatsApp.
 
About A2Z International Heavy Equipment Institute
Founded in 1978, A2Z International Heavy Equipment Institute is an ISO 9001:2015 certified heavy equipment and heavy driving training institute in Kerala, India. It is the only JCB-authorised operator training institute in Kerala and the state's only fixed tower crane training institute, and it was the first in Kerala to offer imported Zoomlion crane operator training. The institute owns all of its training machines. It runs a Heavy Equipment International Trade Test Centre at Willingdon Island, Kochi, and works with more than 527 placement partner companies. Website: https://a2zinstitute.in
Media Contact
A2Z International Heavy Equipment Institute
Willingdon Island, Kochi, Kerala, India
Admissions: +91 85900 85591
Web: https://a2zinstitute.in

Trailer Driving School in Kerala: Master the Reverse That Fails Most Candidates, on A2Z's Own Trailers


A2Z International Heavy Equipment Institute, training drivers and operators in Kerala since 1978, runs normal and container trailer courses on its own vehicles and practice ground, with 19 branches and a main campus at Willingdon Island, Kochi.A2Z International Heavy Equipment Institute runs two trailer courses, one for normal trailers and one for container trailers, aimed at drivers who want work at ports, with logistics companies and in heavy haulage in India and the Gulf. The institute says most candidates underestimate the same two things: the order in which the licences have to be earned, and reversing an articulated vehicle.
The licence is a ladder
A trailer licence is not a standalone licence. It is an endorsement added to an existing heavy vehicle licence, and it sits at the top of a sequence. A driver starts with an LMV licence, adds a transport or commercial endorsement, moves up to a heavy goods vehicle licence (HMV or HTV), and only then qualifies for the trailer endorsement that covers articulated and multi-axle vehicles. Each step generally requires holding the previous one for a qualifying period set by the RTO. Commercial driving in Kerala also needs a separate driver's badge.
"Half the people who call us have planned around a timeline they read online, and then find their licence dates don't qualify them yet," said Aravind, Executive Director of A2Z International Heavy Equipment Institute. "The first thing any trailer driving school in Kerala should do is look at what you hold and when you got it. Then we can tell you your real route, and it saves people months."
What the practical test asks for
The trailer practical tests five things: a pre-trip inspection including the coupling, coupling and uncoupling, controlled manoeuvring and turning with the articulation, reversing, and safe road handling under load. Reversing is where most candidates fail. In reverse, an articulated trailer swings the opposite way to the steering input.
"People expect the highway to be the hard part," Aravind said. "Then you ask a man to reverse a trailer into a bay, and for the first week he turns the wheel the wrong way every time. You can't learn that from a video. You need hours on a real trailer with an instructor next to you telling you what your hands are doing."
Two courses on one owned fleet
A2Z trains on trailers it owns, on a dedicated practice ground, instead of booking time on hired vehicles. Students can choose normal trailer training or container trailer training. Both follow a seven-stage curriculum: vehicle parts, controls and pre-trip checks; coupling and uncoupling; reversing, turning and manoeuvring; container handling and load securing; highway driving, gradients and braking; daily checks and basic maintenance; and licence and assessment preparation.
Graduates receive ISO and Operator Card certification along with guidance on heavy transport licensing. The main campus at Willingdon Island has a hostel for students who travel in.
A trailer driving school in Kerala with its own vehicles can give students more practice. On a hired trailer, time runs out when the booking ends. On an owned one, students keep practising until the reverse is under control.
An institute of firsts since 1978
A2Z opened in 1978. It is the only JCB-authorised operator training institute in Kerala and the state's only fixed tower crane training institute, and it was the first in Kerala to offer imported Zoomlion crane operator training. It owns every machine and vehicle it trains on and works with more than 527 placement partner companies.
Where trailer drivers work
The institute describes trailer driving as one of the better-paying commercial driving categories. Demand comes from Kerala's ports, from logistics corridors across India, and from heavy haulage in the Gulf. Graduates train for roles as trailer drivers, container and port trailer drivers, transport and logistics drivers, and heavy vehicle drivers in India and the Gulf.
Gulf haulage employers usually require a practical trade test. A2Z runs that test at its own Heavy Equipment International Trade Test Centre at Willingdon Island, following the skill verification requirements of GCC countries including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait. Candidates train and test on the same trailers.
A2Z provides training, assessment and placement assistance. It does not recruit for overseas jobs and refers candidates who want to work abroad to licensed recruiting agents.
Who can join
Entry depends on the licence ladder rather than on education. The minimum age follows RTO norms for heavy vehicles, which is higher than the age for a car licence. Candidates need basic physical fitness and government photo ID and proof of address, and an existing light vehicle licence helps.
Anyone comparing a trailer driving school in Kerala can ask three things: whether the school owns its trailers, whether it offers container trailer training as well as normal trailer training, and whether it can run the trade test that Gulf employers ask for.
Course details and eligibility for A2Z's trailer driving school in Kerala are at https://a2zinstitute.in/courses/trailer-operator-training/
For fees, batch dates and the nearest of the 19 branches, send the admissions team details of the licence you hold by phone or WhatsApp.
 
About A2Z International Heavy Equipment Institute
Founded in 1978, A2Z International Heavy Equipment Institute is an ISO 9001:2015 certified heavy equipment and heavy driving training institute in Kerala, India. It is the only JCB-authorised operator training institute in Kerala and the state's only fixed tower crane training institute, and it was the first in Kerala to offer imported Zoomlion crane operator training. The institute owns all of its training machines. It runs a Heavy Equipment International Trade Test Centre at Willingdon Island, Kochi, and works with more than 527 placement partner companies. Website: https://a2zinstitute.in
Media Contact
A2Z International Heavy Equipment Institute
Willingdon Island, Kochi, Kerala, India
Admissions: +91 85900 85591
Web: https://a2zinstitute.in